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Title: Shattered Diamonds

Genre: Romance/Angst/Drama

Summary: After leaving for five years, Robin returns to find many surprises: Not only does Starfire have a kid, but she's engaged! And Beastboy and Raven are getting along? Jinx is a good guy? What's going on?!(ROBxSTARxOC)(BBxRAE)(KIDFLASHxJINX).

A/N: Thanx, once again, 4 the reviews! And sorry for any spelling errors! I went back and fixed some of the others in the last chapter! Hehe.

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CHAPTER THREE

MOVIE NIGHT

" Dude, how bad was that kid hurt?" Beastboy asked Claire as Cyborg drove the T-car down a wide road. The car rumbled with life as he sped up, the wheels spinning faster. Claire smirked, and nodded.

" A lot...", Claire answered.

" Beastboy", Raven warned, glaring at him. Beastboy shrugged, and leaned back against the seat.

" You know, this is rather uncomfortable for us", Raven said. Claire sat on Starfire's lap and was leaning over Raven to speak with Beastboy, her hands pressed hard on Raven's lap to keep her from falling. Starfire smiled, and pulled Claire back.

" Sorry", Claire muttered. Raven shook her head. " It's okay."

" Sooooo, mom?" Claire asked. Starfire looked down at her. " I got my grade today..."

Starfire grinned, and jumped up and down on the seat happily. " What do you have?"

Claire looked away, then smirked once more. " Wellll, it stands for fantastic..."

" An A!" Starfire cried out, clapping. Claire shook her head. " No..."

Starfire cocked her head, face puzzled. " B?"

Claire shook her head. Starfire stared at her for a moment, before thinking of an answer. " Oh! You have a P!"

Claire recoiled, completely confused, along with the others. Robin stuck his head out from the front seat, and whispered. " There's no P. There's only A, B, C, D, and F..."

" F...", Starfire whispered, then her face paled, and she gulped. " Do you have an F?"

Claire nodded, then laughed. " Get it? F for fantastic!"

Starfire, not understanding the grade system, clapped happily. " An F! This is great. We should-"

" Um, Starfire?" Raven said. " F means failure..."

Claire's laughter ceased, while Starfire sat there for a minute, her face completely blank. Claire gave Raven a pleading look, but Raven just shook her head, and mouthed, She'd find out, anyway. Starfire blinked, and turned to her daughter, scowling.

" Somebody's in trouble...", Beastboy whispered.

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After minutes of scolding and lecturing, the T-car pulled up to Starfire's house, which was located in a perfect sububrian neighborhood, that made Raven cringe with resentment. Yellow birds sung, and twirled around one anotherThere were flower beds of yellow roses, lavendar lilies, orange irises, and white daisies; And a small fountain with a heavenlt baby statue in the middle, poured water out from its mouth. Raven could almost hear the hallelujah chorus.

" Wow", Robin whispered. The whole neighborhood was perfect, but Starfire's house was just...The "most" perfect?

Claire ran toward the house, probably trying to get to her room, but stopped near the door, waiting impatiently for Starfire to unlock it. Starfire rolled her eyes, and called from the car, " It's unlocked!"

Claire immediately opened it, and ran it, slamming it shut. Robin really didn't want to go in and meet her "fiance", but he wasn't going to stand out here like an idiot, waiting for everyone to come back out. So he shifted his feet, and crossed her arms.

" Come on", Starfire motioned, and they followed her up the path leading to the door. Robin had never felt so mesmorized by a house, but her's was like seeing Disneyland for the first time.

" Really? The first time I saw Disneyland, I ran for it", Raven said, answering his thoughts. Robin just shook his head, and entered the house after Starfire stepped inside. Right when he stepped inside, everything seemed to bright up. The hallway was pathed with neatly polished, oak wood, while in the living room, it was a colage of rose patterns; the drapes had a rose pattern, the white couch contained pillows with large pictures of roses, and the carpet was red. Raven sighed, and closed her eyes tightly.

" Um, nice house", Robin said, trying to find the words It was "perfect", in a beautifully decorated way.

" Thanks" someone said. They each turned, and Starfire smiled. A young man who looked about 22 years old was leaning against the kitchen door, his arms crossed. He had shaggy black hair that fell swiftly in front of his dark eyes, and a frame that almost matched Robin's. Starfire walked up to him, and kissed him lightly on the cheek. Robin's eye twitched, and he tried to contain himself.

" This, Robin, is Jason, he's my-"

" Her boyfriend" he interrupted, and held out his hand. Robin reluctantly shook it, only to be met with a firm, strong hanshake that squeezed the veins out of his hand. He already hated this guy, and he could tell, by Jason's gaze, that he hated him back.

" Actually, I was going to say fiance", Starfire said, shoving in front of Jason, breaking the handshake. She could sense the raw emotions radiating form them both. Jason smiled sheepishly, and nodded. " Right... Fiance."

There was a moment of silence, before Starfire spoke up. " How about we go out? Maybe for the 'movie night'?"

" That sounds nice-"

" Yeah!" Beastboy and Cyborg shouted at the same time, cutting Raven off. Jason nodded, and walked up the stairs, Starfire following closely behind. Robin watched her go, and sighed.

" We're going up to Claire!" Beastboy shouted to Robin, Cyborg following him. " Yeah! That girl is an awesome video gamer!"

Robin leaned back against a wall, and raked his fingers through his hair.

" So what were you guys trying to do? Break each other's hands?" Raven asked, cocking an eyebrow. Robin shrugged, and stared up at the ceiling. He didn't want to talk about that guy. Raven, sensing his anger, walked up to him. " Calm down, okay? For Starfire's sake."

Robin nodded. " But, that guy gets on my nerves. He's so cocky, and confident. He acts like he has the greatest thing in the world, and he flaunts it in front of me."

Raven shook her head. " Much like you, Robin. I've been around Jason long enough to know he is a lot like you. Maybe that's why Starfire turned to him? Because he reminded her of you."

" Not anymore", Robin said. " Now, we're just friends. Nothing more."

Raven sighed with frustration, and stepped up to Robin, then grasped his hand. " Please, just don't ruin anything for Starfire. It's hard enough that she has to be near you, and try to restrain herself. And she has a daughter, and I can't imagine what it would be like if Claire lost her father, because of an old boyfriend."

But then, something unexpected happened. " But I know you, Robin. And I know you'll try to get her back, even after what I just told you. So if you do, try not to make things messy?"

Robin stared at her in complete shock. It was as if she were coaxing him to get Starfire back. But, it was very unlike Raven. Maybe she senses something? Raven turned, and walked out the door as Jason and Kori came back down stairs; Starfire wearing long, pale green skirt, and light pink tank top with a white sweater. He gawked at her, before shaking his head.

" Claire!" Starfire yelled. As on que, Beastboy, Claire and Cyborg came charging downsatirs, laughing boistrously. Starfire smiled, and wrapped her arms around Claire. They walked out the door- Robin going to the T-car, and Jason, Starfire, and Claire walking toward a red convertible with black, leather seats. After entering the car, both cars sped off toward the movie theater.

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" I want an icee!" Claire shouted happily.

" Me too!" Cyborg, and Beastboy yelled in unision. Raven rolled her eyes, and waited in line, along with Starfire, Robin, and Jason. Jason had his hands in his pockets, and was staring blanky ahead. Robin followed his gaze, and noticed him staring at a group of girls wearing short skirts, and skimpy tops. Robin looked toward Starfire, and was releaved to see her attention was elsewhere.

" What are we seeing again?" Starfire asked. Beastboy turned excitedly toward her. " Wicked Scary 13!"

Starfire shivered with fear, then looked at her daughter. " Is it okay for Claire-"

" Mommm", Claire moaned. " It's PG-13, AND I've see numbers 5, and 6..."

Starfire nodded, and wrapped her arms around herself. Jason glanced at Robin, and wrapped his arm around her waist. She leaned against him, and smiled up at him. Robin clenched his fist, and turned away. He was flaunting her like she was some prize!

" Robin", Raven warned. He looked up, as Beastboy, Claire, and Cyborg were running toward the theater number. Robin sighed, and walked up next to Raven, his shoulders hanging low. Starfire and Jason followed closely behind- Jason stealing one glance at the group of girls. Raven, noticing, wrinkled up her nose in disgust. Player, she thought.

Her attention converted to Beastboy, as he kept running while looking at Claire, and not at what was in front of him. He kept running toward a group of girls, closer...closer...closer...Wham! He collided with them, and Raven couldn't help but smile. Her smile faded, however, when one of them- a tall, milky skinned, redhead- began to flirt with a flustered Beastboy. A feeling of envy began to form in her stomach, but she quickly brushed it off. I don't like Beastboy that way! He's so obnoxious, crude, and immature. Yes, I could never "like-like" someone such as him... right?

Cyborg, Claire, Robin, Starfire, and Jason entered the theater while Raven stopped, and grabbed one of Beastboy's large, green ears. " Let's go! You can flirt with teenage girls later."

" But Raven-" he started, but she yanked him up, and pulled him into the movie theater. Beastboy mumbled under his breath, and crossed his arms. Yep, immature alright...

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(SEATING- Robin-Star-Jason-Raven-Beastboy-Claire-Cyborg)

Starfire shrieked, and wrapped her arm around Jason's, who looked undyingly happy to be near her, but not about watching the movie. Robin sat on her right, staring at her arm, wondering he should be "pretend scared". Beastboy, Claire, and Cyborg watched the movie carefully, eyes wide. Raven simply sat with her elbow on the elbow rest, hand perched under her chin. She yawned, and blinked slowly.

" This is truly frightening", Starfire whispered. Jason looked at her sympathetically, and rubbed her arm. Robin glared, and turned back to the screen, not noticing the triumphant smirk from Jason.

As the horror movie went on, so did Raven's boredom. The movie silenced, as a girl hid in a closet, trembling as the monster drew closer, and closer, until...it appeared right next to her, roaing! Beastboy shrieked, and clasped Raven's hands. Not anticipating his touch, Raven jumped up, slightly frightened. Near by, someone's popcorn exploded in their face.

Raven glared at Beastboy, but he was too preoccupied with the movie to notice. She glanced down and blushed. His hand was still clasped with her, warm and soft- No, wait...His grip keeps getting tighter.

" Beastboy?" She nudged him. He turned, saw his hand around hers, and immediately let go. " Soory", he whispered, as heat formed under his cheeks.

" I didn't- I was just- sorry..." he finally managed to say.

" It's okay", she whispered.

" No, it would be okay if you two shut up!" someone whispered harshly from behind them.

" You shut up!" Claire whispered back.

Beastboy and Raven exchanged embarrased glances, then turned back to the movie. Stop, Raven! He's just your teammate-your friend!, she thought. But, she couldn't conceal the rosey red blush that escaped once more to her cheeks...

Robin watched the movie, but his eyes kept traveling back to Jason's arm around Starfire's shoulders. Was that really vital? They were only watching a movie. But, Robin had a rising suspicion that he was doind it purposely. Maybe he thought Robin was competion to reach Starfire's "full" attention? Robin paused. But Starfire didn't like him anymore, right?

" Popcorn?" Starfire offered. Robin smiled, and nodded. As he reached out to grasp a load of popcorn, his hand brushed across hers, sending shivers through his arm. He quickly grabbed the popcorn and stuffed it in his mouth. Starfire blushed, and turned her attention back to the screen. Jason scowled, and wrapped his arm tighter around Starfire- possessively.

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" Thank you, friends! Come back another time!" Starfire yelled from her front door, as the T-car drove off. She sighed happily, and shut the door. It felt great to have them all back together. She got it lucky, too: There was no crime.

" Mom, I'm going to bed", Claire called from the top of the stairs, and rushed off to her room.

" Have a bug-free night!" she yelled. Starfire turned and bumped into Jason, who had been standing near her. His gaze made her slightly uncomfortable, but she ignored it. She could sense that he was troubled.

" Is everything okay?" she asked. He blinked, then gave her false smile. " Yes, I'm fine."

" Good", she said, and turned to walk away, but Jason grabbed her arm, stopping her. " Do you still like him? Robin, I mean... As a lover?"

His question surprised her. " No, we are meerly friends."

Jason groaned. " Then why were you blushing?"

His accusation startled her. Was he that insecure? Or maybe- maybe he was jealous? She sighed, and stepped closer to him, placing a reassuring hand on his shoulder.

" Robin and I are friends. Please, you must believe me."

Jason eyed her carefully, then smirked. " Yeah... friends. I was just wondering. Now how about we go to bed?"

Starfire smiled, and nodded. They headed up the stairs, and toward there room, unaware of the pair of turquoise eyes watching them. Claire sighed, and walked back into her room. It's not like she didn't like Jason, but she never felt a connection to him. Not only that, but she still couldn't trust him. On many occasions, she often founf his eyes wandering to some other girl- one that wasn't her mother. And he was the one who purposed! Now, she wondered if he really did love her mother, or if it was the fear of losing her. She couldn't think about this right now. It's not like she could do anything about it- she was only five! Then a smirk formed on her face... But Robin could.